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matter is conferred by law and is determined by the allegations in the complaint and
G.R. No. 151149. | September 7, 2004 | Panganiban, J. | Group 2 the character of the relief sought.
Petitioner: GEORGE KATON Doctrine: Where prescription, lack of jurisdiction or failure to state a cause of
Respondents: MANUEL PALANCA JR., LORENZO AGUSTIN, JESUS GAPILANGO action clearly appear from the complaint filed with the trial court, the action may be
and JUAN FRESNILLO dismissed motu proprio by the Court of Appeals, even if the case has been
elevated for review on different grounds. Verily, the dismissal of such cases
Topic: Appeal from judgments or final orders of the RTC appropriately ends useless litigations.